Easy Gouache Study for Beginners | Relax and Paint

Welcome to my latest gouache painting lesson! 🎨 In this video, you will learn about the joy of painting quick gouache studies right at your desk-a perfect way to unwind and tap into your creativity.
I'll start by exploring the fun and relaxation that comes from creating small studies. I'll focus on using big shapes to establish the painting's strength before getting into the finer details. This method enhances your painting skills and helps you relax and enjoy the process.
Whether you're a beginner or just looking for a relaxing art session, this tutorial is for you. So grab your gouache paints, put on some soothing music, and let's create together. Remember, the key is to have fun and learn as you go!
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[@Sparkly14]

What a beautiful painting behind you, that’s something to aspire to.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you 😊

[@maisie6904]

I absolutely loved that demonstration- fell in love with the ideas - the accents / pops of colour Xx

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much!

[@user-eq2cw2db7h]

Liked it a lot, love to see you paint 👍 from Frances uk ♥️

[@natalykenny2069]

A beautiful little scene!!! Thank you, Malcolm! Now I miss gouache... lately I have been painting in oils only.❤❤❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

All good 😊

[@Sheena268]

Beautiful precious little painting, love the texture, the colours, everything 😘 will make a change to get back into gouache again. Thank you Malcolm ❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks so much 😊

[@c.s.102]

Beautiful, thank you!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad you like it!

[@feral-dartmoors-naturally]

I loved watching you do this, the sunlight, the subject, the setting, all favourites of mine, could so easily be a UK cottage where I am, your narration very helpful. Thank you.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@BOMBAY_CAT]

Beautiful painting, I love your brush strokes and colors, thanks so much!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you so much 😀

[@christinegalysh7433]

Wonderful cottage painting. Really like how bright the colors are. Have never tried to paint with gouache paint. Thank y ou for this video. All the best.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much

[@jaspalette]

❤the contrast you created

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@taketimetoseait396]

What a treat 2 watch magic happen 😅. Ann, Florida fan

[@MalcolmDewey]

😊 Thank you Ann

[@thomasgluck6365]

Awesome

[@pennyhenley6452]

Lovely watching you paint as always..that large painting in the background is amazing as well

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Penny

[@elizabethlineham4065]

What a fabulous little painting. Looked so easy Malcolm…..,looks can be deceiving though. Haven’t tried gouache yet, so will watch more of your tutorials.and try it. Cheers Liz

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@juliegriffiths4272]

Thank you for another beautifully narrarated demo. It's a lovely subject and painting. Timely for me as I was thinking of exploring gouache.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you - Go for it!

[@antoniogilart]

Thank you so much for this inspirating video.

[@MalcolmDewey]

You are so welcome!

[@daleshawn1910]

Great video. Would you do a gouache plein aire video please? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@ES1077]

Bizarrely…I was finishing up a gouache painting and your video popped up! I love your impressionistic interpretation of the cottage! I’ll try one in a similar style soon . I’ve been binge watching the channel for a few days with acrylics and glad to see gouache as a possibility too. Thank you!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Super, you are keeping busy!

[@nathaliartist]

Vibrante como siempre 🖼️🎨✨✍️

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you 😊

[@ginabisaillon2894]

Exactly the kind of tutorial that I've been hoping you would do! Thanks!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad to hear it! Thanks

[@KayGx]

Great lesson! Thank you

[@MalcolmDewey]

My pleasure!

[@maryannteitman2022]

So lovely ❤ Thanks!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you too!

[@kamleshsunak3176]

Thank you Malcolm, for this lovely demo. Always a pleasure to watch you paint and learn.

[@MalcolmDewey]

My pleasure Kamlesh

[@pamelasusanne22]

Love it! All the little dabs of light really make it come to life. So good

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks, love the lights at the end of each painting 😊

[@vesnabreskvar9082]

What a nice painting in such a short time!! I already have gouache paints ready on my desk to try😊. Are these charming cottages in your neighborhood where you live?

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Vesna - no these are some distance away in the Western Cape. Favorite holiday destinations.

[@vesnabreskvar9082]

@@MalcolmDewey Western Cape is a dream destination,I will never go there but luckily there is Google Images,where I saw these wonderful places.😀 It seems that even the architecture of the newer buildings is inspired by the old Cape Dutch houses

[@MalcolmDewey]

@@vesnabreskvar9082 yes, the heritage of that design is very strong. Some towns have guidelines on this too.

[@vesnabreskvar9082]

@@MalcolmDewey Thanks❤

[@shradhathorat]

Lovely sketch! 🙂 Do you squeeze out fresh gouache colour every time Malcolm?

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you. No, but I do try to keep the paint in the palette moist while in storage. That does require checking up every few days.

[@lemonade708]

Hi Malcolm, if I don't use gouache straight out of the tube, i'm unable to get thick, vibrant strokes of paint which gouache is so known for. However, this method always results in paint wastage for me. I saw that you store your gouache in a palette, do you feel that the gouache gets less vibrant when you have to reaactivate it with water?

[@MalcolmDewey]

Gouache will need some dilution with water to get it to a correct consistency. Enough for it to flow off the brush, but it must not be too wet and drip off the brush. Thick gouache directly from the tube onto the brush could result in cracking paint when it dries. Gouache is prone to do this. You can keep the paint wet in a palette compartment with a plastic-sealed lid. Spritz the paint lightly every few days. Reconstituted paint is okay but may show issues. Depends on how old it is I think.

[@lemonade708]

@@MalcolmDewey Ok that's great, i am going to try storing my gouache in an air-tight palette and spritzing water on it regularly. Thanks for the advice!

[@MalcolmDewey]

@lemonade708 Add a couple of drops vinegar to the spritzer to stop any mold .

[@lemonade708]

@@MalcolmDewey Got it, thank you so much!